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National Museum of Popular Cultures

Mexico's vibrant culture, as told through its people and traditions

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What Makes It Special?

This museum celebrates who we are: our festivals, trades, traditions, cuisines, clothing, music, and ways of life. Here, there are no cold display cases—only the vibrant energy of everyday life.

Did You Know…?

It was founded in 1982 by Guillermo Bonfil Batalla, the renowned Mexican anthropologist. Unlike other museums, it has no permanent collection: everything is temporary, dynamic, and ever-changing, just like popular culture itself.

Don’t Miss

Check the schedule before you go: every visit is different. You might find an exhibition on textiles from Oaxaca, a piñata fair, a showcase of traditional cuisines, or a festival of indigenous languages.

Plan Your Visit

Av Miguel Hidalgo 289, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Opening Hours:

Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Admission:

General Admission: $21; free admission on Sundays

Recommended Visit Time:

1 to 1.5 hours

Ideal For:

Lovers of Mexican cultureTeachersDiscerning travelersGeneral public

How to Get There

Coyoacán (Yellow Line 3) – 20-minute walk

CE-700 Abasolo – Miguel Hidalgo – 1-minute walk

Downtown Coyoacán – 7-minute walk

San Francisco Quarter – 11-minute walk

San Pedro – 7-minute walk

You can take a taxi or use a ride-hailing app from the Coyoacán Metro station (7 min)

Available Services:

Auditorium

Bookstore

Partial Accessibility

Temporary Exhibitions

Workshops

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